The Rift is basically a monitor, so to get stereoscopic (side-by-side) 3D from a program/game it has to be supported software side.

I'm not sure if standard side-by-side output would work (i think it would to a degree at least) since the OR itself has sort of a 'fish eye' effect with the lens it uses. (if you watch a video of most OR games you will notice the pictures are rounded and kind of distorted at the edges)---"This is a cool way to die!"-Philip J. FryKCO222OB|1440 Watts|6 Slice|Timer|Crumb Tray|Is a Toaster Oven

I have a question about hooking it up. What inputs/outputs does it have? I'm assuming it has at least USB for the motion tracking.

Also, once it's hooked up, does it act like a second monitor or does it only display while playing a game? From what I've watched it always seemed to be mirrored on the monitor so I'm not sure if it was set to clone the display or if that's just how it works.---Every time I try to go where I really wanna be it's already where I am, 'cuz I'm already thereXBL, PSN, Steam, Origin, BSN, GFAQs, MC: PhilOnDez

I have a question about hooking it up. What inputs/outputs does it have? I'm assuming it has at least USB for the motion tracking.

Also, once it's hooked up, does it act like a second monitor or does it only display while playing a game? From what I've watched it always seemed to be mirrored on the monitor so I'm not sure if it was set to clone the display or if that's just how it works.

It's just easier to clone it imo. If I have to take it off for dizziness or anything, I can still see it on the monitor.---http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wdw64aHYXA

Any idea when it will be mass released to consumers? I'm trying to hold out for that one since it will have increased resolution and functionality over the dev kit version. Or do you think it's worth it to purchase the development one now?

Any idea when it will be mass released to consumers? I'm trying to hold out for that one since it will have increased resolution and functionality over the dev kit version. Or do you think it's worth it to purchase the development one now?

Should be out this year.

I have a dev kit, but I'd recommend holding out for the retail version.

Also, I think they may have stopped selling dev kits.---"This is a cool way to die!"-Philip J. FryKCO222OB|1440 Watts|6 Slice|Timer|Crumb Tray|Is a Toaster Oven